RESULTS OF THE ELECTION!!!

PAP successfully retained power for 43 years
PAP retained 81 seats
PAP only had 60.14% of votes
Lower by almost 15% than the 2001 GE
Opposition, Workers Party, won first GRC
The GRC won was Aljunied GRC formerly led by George Yeo (PAP)
Workers Party led by Low Thia Khiang won narrowly with 72,165 votes to 59,732 votes
PAP lost by 9.25%
George Yong-Boon Yeo stepped down as Foreign Minister
Workers Party retained 1 seat in Hougang SMC
Biggest win for Workers Party
Workers Party won 6 seats

Facts about election

15 GRC (Group Representation Constituency)
12 SMC (Single Member Constituency)
82 seats contested
27 areas contested
1 walkover
7 parties
170 candidates
1 vote per person
1 choice
1 decision

Issues that people are concerned about: Rising Cost of Living

The rising cost of living is indeed a great factor in which the voters think about before they cast their votes. According to my research, voters are concerned that the price of hawkers, meals at food court and basic necessities will increase. The middle-class citizens are most concerned as they do not have the money to cope with the inflation and they would not receive subsidy from the government. Thus, the government announced a 'Grow and Share' package to help Singapore citizens cope with the inflation. However, the rising cost of living has yet to be resolved. How do you feel about this topic, let me know by commenting!

Issues that people are concerned about: Housing

Housing, another red hot topic Singaporeans are talking about during the elections. Will the HDB price go down? Will higher-income couples have subsidy to buy HDB? These are the common questions asked. The reasons in which ignited these concerns are the soaring house prices and the long waiting list for a house. Statistics show that from the first quarter of 2006 to the first quarter of this year, the went up from 101.8 to 174.8, an increase of 71.7 per cent. The rapid population growth in the country resulted in the sudden demand for housing, thus creating the long wait for a house. Different parties has different opinions on this issue. The NSP and SDP had suggested that HDB flat prices should be priced according to costs, not the current method of pegging them according to market prices of resale flats, and then discounting the price. However, the WP wants HDB flat prices pegged to median incomes so that more Singaporeans can afford it. So, what do you think sbout the housing issue in Singapore? Tell me by commenting!

Issues that people are concerned about: Public Transport

Public transport is a vital part of most Singaporeans lives. They use it to go to school, to work, to have fun and to return home. Hence, public transport is very important as Singapore is a tiny island and is not necessary to use a car to get around. There are two main companies which provide public transport for us. SMRT and SBS. As everyone says,'when there is competition, there is improvement'. These two companies may seem like they are rival companies but they are not competing with each other. Both companies deploy their buses on different routes and build their MRT at different locations, thus increasing their profit. So how can the public transport improve in terms of quality and service? Even without improving, the travel fares increase nonetheless. Why is that so? Ironically, public transports are public even though they are owned by private companies. Tell me your views in the comment box down below!

Issues that people are concerned about: Foreign Workers and Talents

Singaporeans are getting more and more concerned about the amount of foreign talents and workers present in the country. Although we all know, letting in foreign talents and workers into the country, is for the country's own good and that without them, Singapore's economy would not grow as the rate it is growing now. In other words, Singapore cannot survive without foreign labour. This fact is not exactly a good thing for Singapore as it is over-dependence on other countries and if other countries fall, we will, too. Another thing that disturbs Singaporeans is the fact that the white-collar jobs for us is constantly being threatened by foreign labour. The ministers cannot blame the Singaporeans for feeling disturbed as their jobs are at stake.
Letting in more foreign labour may put the country's reputated safety and cleanliness at stake. The foreign workers can be seen at almost every void deck, grass patch and shopping mall. Wherever they go, they dress scantily and go out in large menacing numbers. Not that I have anything against foreign workers, but they litter around void decks and stare at people when they walk by. I hope you can share your opinions regarding this topic in the comments!

Singapore Democratic Alliance (SDP)

Secretary General: Desmond Lim

Founded:
2001 to provide a common grouping under which different oppositition parties could stand as a united front in elections against the ruling PAP

Ideology: Liberal Democracy

Slogan: A Singapore For Singaporeans

Mission and Vision:
A Heart for the People
Singaporean First

Official Colours:
White
Red

Seats Contested: 7

Areas Contested:
Punggol East SMC
Pasir Ris-Punggol GRC

Websites: sgda.org.sg

Singapore Peoples' Party (SPP)

Secretary General: Chiam See Tong

Founded: 1994 by Sin Kek Tong

Ideology:
Liberalism
Social Liberalism
Liberal Democracy

Objectives:
a) To Establish a prosperous, modern, dynamic, science based, culturally rich Singapore.
b) To wipe out apathy and to create an environment where there is activity, innovativeness and initiative.
c) To safeguard Parliamentary Democracy and to uphold the principles of democracy, socialism, justice and the Constitution.
d) To establish a social system where there are adequate and equal educational and training opportunities for every citizen to advance himself or herself to the fullest of his or her talent and where there is dignity of labour, respect for the individual, national pride and self-reliance.
e) To strive for and establish an economic union first with the Federation of Malaysia then with the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN).

Official Colour:
White
Red

Seats Contested: 7

Areas Contested:
Hong Kah North SMC
Potong Pasir SMC
Bishan-Toa Payoh GRC

Websites: spp.org.sg

The Reform Party (RP)

Secretary General: Kenneth Jeyeratnam

Founded: 2008 by Joshua Benjamin Jeyeratnam

Ideology: Liberal

Slogan:
Transparency, accountability and inclusion: A democratic Singapore for Singaporeans

Objectives:
Our vision is of a Nation which fosters inventiveness, creativity and the origin of ideas in a climate of security and trust.

Official Colours: Yellow

Seats Contested: 11

Areas Contested:
West Coast GRC
Ang Mo Kio GRC

Website: thereformparty.net

Singapore Democratic Party (SDP)

Secretary General: Chee Soon Juan

Founded: 1980 by Chiam See Tong

Ideology:
Liberalism
Liberal democracy

Slogan: Your Voice Your Party

Objectives:
1. To eliminate all forms of authoritarianism; to uphold democratic principles and institutionalize democratic practices.
2. To build an economically stable and progressive nation based on the free market system where private entrepreneurship is encouraged and direct Government participation in business is minimized.
3. To foster a vibrant and dynamic society based on pluralism and diversity; to replace elitism with free competition and equal opportunity for all Singaporeans especially in the area of education; to remove all policies that discriminate against the less fortunate, women and minorities; to do away with excessive regulation that stifles innovation, creativity, and adventurism.
4. To restore a proper system of checks-and-balance in the polity and to ensure the independence of the judiciary; to encourage Singaporeans to participate in the nation’s political process; to respect human, civil, and political rights of Singaporeans; to achieve a free-flow of information in the society.

Core Values:
Competent
Constructive
Compassionate

Official Colours:
Red
Blue

Seats Contested: 11

Areas Contested:
Holland-Bukit Timah GRC
Sembawang GRC
Bukit Panjang SMC
Yuhua SMC

Website: yoursdp.org

National Solidarity Party (NSP)

Secretary General: Goh Meng Seng

Founded: 1987 by middle class men and women

Ideology: Centre-left

Slogan: My Voice My Choice

Motto: Service to Society

Objectives:
NSP exists to uphold democracy, and to provide constructive ideas to benefit the Society. The Party positively promotes the establishment of a multi-party political system. It envisions to be a credible and caring political party.

Core Values:
Human Potential
Dignity
Rights

Official Colour: Orange

Seats Contested: 24

Areas Contested:
Marine Parade GRC
Choa Chu Kang GRC
Tampines GRC
Jurong GRC
Radin Mas SMC
Mountbatten SMC
Pioneer SMC
Whampoa SMC

Website: nsp.sg

Workers' Party (WP)

Secretary General: Low Thia Khiang

Founded: 1957 by David Marshall

Ideology: Social Democracy

Slogan: Towards a First World Parliament

Official Colour: Blue

Seats Contested: 23

Contested Areas:
Moulmein-Kallang GRC
Aljunied GRC
East Coast GRC
Nee Soon GRC
Hougang SMC
Punggol East SMC
Sengkang West SMC
Joo Chiat SMC

Website: wp.sg

Peoples' Action Party (PAP)

Secretary General: Lee Hsien Loong

Founded: 1954 by MM Lee

Ideology:
Social Conservatism
Fiscal Conservatism
Third Way Centrism

Slogan: Securing Our Future Together

Objectives:
(a) To preserve, protect and defend the independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity of Singapore.
(b) To safeguard the freedom, and advance the well-being, of Singaporeans through representative and democratic government.
(c) To forge a nation of Singaporeans; to build a multiracial society, fair, just, and tolerant to all, whatever their race, language, and religion; to infuse into Singaporeans a sense of national identity and to bind them together by patriotism and commitment to Singapore.

Core Values:
Honest
Multiracial
Meritocratic
Self-reliant

Attributes:
Reliable
Pragmatic
United
Far-sighted
Decisive
Compassionate
Resilient

Official Colour: White

Seats Contested: 82

Areas Contested: All areas

Website: pap.org.sg